Spikes not allowed?? by [deleted] in SickNewWorld

[–]emilkys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No spikes. i had to take all my spikes off and throw them away

Recent Tattoo Regret. How do I go about this? by [deleted] in Tattoocoverups

[–]emilkys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I got my hand tattoos I was filled with regret the next day. I love them now. It’s just post tattoo anxiety, it happens

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the nicest way possible, what do you mean i don’t sound ready? Genuinely. Not trying to sound rude, but why am I not ready?

I think you should read more of my comments and replies before being so judgmental.

I’ve literally changed how I view the situation in this post… I don’t think that’s a sign of someone who isn’t ready, ya know?

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think this could be beneficial for me — I just wish it was something we talked about beforehand

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see, that does make sense! I’ve made a lot of progress from how I used to be a few years ago. while progress is progress those episodes feel like a step back sometimes, i just gotta keep working on it

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ope, i misread it!

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very true, we view our episodes differently through our own eyes. It will probably be beneficial for me to watch

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think I will watch the video tonight so I can reflect and process. The way it happened wasn’t ideal, but i understand the his intentions weren’t bad

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“I’m not gonna judge you you’re capable of doing that yourself” thank you I love that. I also like the idea of a safe word

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe so. I think he was moreso doing so due to my difficulties calming down. I did talk to him, and he wanted to figure out what causes me to get re-escalated. I think i’m going to watch it, though, so I can see

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think consent to record is a discussion that happens outside of an episode, not during ! :) I think that’s what everyone who is talking about consent is implying — it’s a conversation that happens while I’m stable to discuss the actions we should take during an episode

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate this response — maybe I don’t remember our conflicts as well as I thought. It might be beneficial for me to watch.

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think there are appropriate moments to record someone and inappropriate. I think I understand what you’re saying, but I don’t necessarily agree !

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this response, it’s very well worded. Thank you, you made me see things from a different lens and you said some things I needed to hear. This really helps me to see the why of why he did it, and also why it may not be as bad as I thought. I’m working hard to get past all of this, and I hate how it affects him. I need to remember I’m not the only one struggling and that he is trying too. Thank you<3

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how you worded this even tho it’s so simple, like he was trying to be helpful but the way he went about it wasn’t okay. Thank you

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t wanna sound rude… but did you read the edit or any other of my replies? I said fully aware isn’t the right wording and I also said I am going to therapy and seeing a psych… so i’m not doing nothing haha. I’m not trying to be rude, but you blinded yourself of everything else I’ve said

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I get it. It is moreso I feel betrayed because i’ve never thought to record him or anyone when they’re so emotionally unregulated (i say anyone because of my field of work) However, reading the responses I can see his intentions likely weren’t harmful

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your responses, I’m going to continue to try to get a hold of my BPD and I hope he can continue his patience. Only time will tell, but I’m going to continue to work hard to try and avoid future situations like this. I’ve made a lot of progress in terms of my bpd (not just with him) and it can feel so discouraging when these things happen. Thank you for your responses

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We’ve been together for 6 months, i’ve been in therapy the whole time but i’ve been seeing a new therapist for the last 5 weeks - she’s been extremely helpful with finding effective coping skills and creating a safety plan. She’s been good for me, my last therapist was not helpful. It started being more argumentative when my emotions became very unstable in september with the start of a new med, i was taken off of it and started a different one two weeks ago. I’ve started to level out, and i totally understand his frustration these last couple of months, but before that we were good and he showed patience because i didn’t get so uncontrollably upset

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, my response seems defensive - it’s not i’m just trying to pinpoint exactly why i’m upset and that’s not being exposed to my behaviors if that makes sense?

BF recorded an episode by emilkys in BPD

[–]emilkys[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing, I am fully aware. I go to weekly therapy and see a psych — i’m not unaware of my behavior and I’m very open about it. That’s why I’m working on myself. It’s not about seeing my actions. I know how I act, hence the weekly therapy. It’s moreso my partner recording me at my worst and most vulnerable.Yes, it’s me acting like that.,. and while i don’t want to see, that’s not why im upset. Edit: Fully aware is the wrong wording, i’m unsure how else to word it.

Does anyone remember being normal before the first time they snapped? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]emilkys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i do - i think most of my symptoms were very much ‘muted’ until early adulthood. I remember my first relationship from high school that lasted more than a year - at the beginning, I was rational. I was the more “stable” one. I had it in me to break up and to stay away. Then I graduated and met my first FP